Transformers have managed to retain their appeal over the years, and really, why wouldn't they? The only thing more satisfying than watching the Transformers transform on television is making them transform in real life. Transformers action figures first hit the shelves back in 1984, so there's plenty of history and plenty of opportunity to 'transform' your bank account if you own any of the classic editions.
Transformers action figures sell at around $2,000 if you own the right ones, such as Blaster, Ultra Magnus, Fortress Maximus, Swoop, or Sludge in their original packaging. Pre-1987 Optimus Prime, still in the box, is probably the highest value Transformers action figure. It's not uncommon for these to sell for $12,000. Do you own a set, such as the Voltron Lion set? You could get thousands for it, too.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.